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- Publication date
- 500–700 CE
- Usage
- CC0 1.0 Universal
- Topics
- Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
- Item Size
- 66.7M
Bowl, 500–700 CE. Iran, Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE). Silver; overall: 5 x 13.4 cm (1 15/16 x 5 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1966.369
Every good Zoroastrian was supposed to spend one-third of his day farming; one-third philosophizing; and one-third eating, resting, and at pleasure. The abundance of Sasanian luxury goods is evidence of the importance accorded the last third of the day.
Every good Zoroastrian was supposed to spend one-third of his day farming; one-third philosophizing; and one-third eating, resting, and at pleasure. The abundance of Sasanian luxury goods is evidence of the importance accorded the last third of the day.
